Will AI replace computer occupations, all other?AI replacement risk 55% and how the work is changing

United States IT & Software Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$116,580
25th–75th pct. $79,370–$157,500
Top pay (est.)
$245,000
Top 10% $188,470
Pay in 5 years
$134,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$155,200est.
$133,500–$180,200
Outlook score
56/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
55%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.1%
27K openings / yr

Will AI replace Computer Occupations, All Other? AI replacement risk

55%
Moderate
Ranked #588 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Computer Occupations, All Other

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.